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Jekyll Island Authority
Thursday April 7th, 2022 :: 02:27 a.m. EDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 03:00AM Thursday

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northern Nassau County in northeastern Florida... Southwestern Camden County in southeastern Georgia... Northeastern Charlton County in southeastern Georgia...

* Until 300 AM EDT.

* At 227 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near Homeland, or near Folkston, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* These dangerous storms will be near... Folkston and Homeland around 235 AM EDT.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NASSAU, FL ... CAMDEN, GA ... CHARLTON, GA

Instructions:

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Address/Location
Jekyll Island Authority
200 Stable Rd
Jekyll Island, GA 31527

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 912-635-4180

Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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